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We remember Martin Philip Cobb
We remember Martin Philip Cobb
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Thomas David Cobb
Source:9528715
24th May 1881
1883
1891
location
The Street ,Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9528715
1891
1901
employment
Wheelwright's Apprentice
Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9527508
1901
1901
location
The Street ,Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9527508
1901
1907
employment
Wheelwright
Duke of Grafton Estate
Euston Thetford Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9528679
1907 - 1915
1910
marriage
Nora May Oxborrow
Source:9528701
11th February 1910
1911
employment
Wheelwright and coach painter
Duke of Grafton Estate
Euston Thetford Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9527517
1911
1911
location
Great Fakenham, Thetford, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9527517
1911
1911
children
Mary Winifred Clementine Cobb
Source:9528679
18th May 1911
1912
children
Philip Cobb
Source:9528679
29th July 1912
1914
children
Vera Cobb
Source:9528679
20th August 1914
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9528679
9th June 1915
1915
location
Bridge House, Great Fakenham , Thetford
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9528679
9th June 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9528679
19th December 1915 - 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Sand Fly Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:9528679
1917
1918
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:9528679
21st December 1918 - 6th February 1919
1926
children
Robert Cobb
Source:9528686
13th March 1926
1927
children
Reginald Cobb
Source:9528689
1927
1929
children
Jean Cobb
Source:9528691
1929
1931
children
Geoffrey Cobb
Source:9528694
1931
1939
employment
Wheelwright
Bury St.Edmund, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9528701
1939
1939
location
8 Malting Cottage, Bury St. Edmund
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9528701
1939
service
British Army
Driver
TS-7765
Army Service Corps
Source:870728
1955
death
Unknown
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:9528677
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Martin Philip |
| Initials | MP |
| Last Name | Cobb |
| Source | 9527510 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Malting Cottage, Bury St. Edmund | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Bridge House, Great Fakenham , Thetford | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th June 1915 | |
| Great Fakenham, Thetford, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| The Street ,Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Street ,Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TS-7765 | Army Service Corps | Driver |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Winifred Clementine Cobb | daughter | 18th May 1911 | |
| Philip Cobb | son | 29th July 1912 | |
| Vera Cobb | daughter | 20th August 1914 | |
| Robert Cobb | son | 13th March 1926 | |
| Reginald Cobb | son | 1927 | |
| Jean Cobb | daughter | 1929 | |
| Geoffrey Cobb | son | 1931 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Farrow | mother | ||
| Philip Cobb | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas David Cobb | brother | 24th May 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora May Oxborrow | wife | 11th February 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village MemorialsMore about Saxlingham Nethergate Church and Village Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Janice131533 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Janice131533 | |
| 1891 Census Saxlingham Nethergate | Janice131533 |
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